As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,044 (+5.4%)
$407,640
2024
$7,632 (+11.3%)
$407,640
2023
$6,860 (+1.7%)
$381,120
2022
$6,748 (+11.1%)
$381,120
2021
$6,076 (−1.0%)
$295,980
2020
$6,138 (−2.2%)
$274,130
2019
$6,276 (+3.1%)
$247,540
2018
$6,086 (−2.1%)
$247,540
2017
$6,214 (−2.1%)
$247,540
2016
$6,348 (+1.1%)
$247,540
2014
$6,280
$262,700
Tax history for 1453 Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,044 (+5.4%)
$407,640
2024
$7,632 (+11.3%)
$407,640
2023
$6,860 (+1.7%)
$381,120
2022
$6,748 (+11.1%)
$381,120
2021
$6,076 (−1.0%)
$295,980
2020
$6,138 (−2.2%)
$274,130
2019
$6,276 (+3.1%)
$247,540
2018
$6,086 (−2.1%)
$247,540
2017
$6,214 (−2.1%)
$247,540
2016
$6,348 (+1.1%)
$247,540
2014
$6,280
$262,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 672
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 672
Building Sq. Ft: 1,344
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PT NE 3-71-14 BG NE COR/W716.5/SW335.3B/ W1293.7/S1925.5/E503 .7/NE2085BG(SEE 0742 751-0022-00-0 FOR AG LAND)(1235 LAKE RD) 2ND HSE (1453 LAKE)
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 320
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Municipality Name: OTTUMWA CITY
County Use Description: AGRICULTURE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 672
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Wapello County
APN: 007417510023000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 1.5mi
Liberty Elementary School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Ottumwa High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ottumwa, IA • 52501
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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